2020 Upcoming Events
The Earth Spirit Medicine Program starts September 11, 2020. This may be the last time this 3 year program will be offered in this format. It is a hybrid, online and in class delivery.
Click on the link below to find out more about this program.
https://northernstarcollege.com/program/programs/earth-spirit-medicine/
2019 Upcoming Events
All Events Are Rain or Shine- Be sure and dress appropriately and bring some water and bug spray.
Events start on time :)
July, 9, 2019– Medicinal Plant and Mushroom Walk– Mill Creek Ravine, Local Good– Starts at 5 p.m- eventbrite.ca
July, 11-14- Wildcrafting Course– contact Catherine at 780 447-3667 and leave a message or www.Northernstarcollege.com
July 17– Native Plant Walk– Devonian Gardens 5:30 p.m. https://botanicgarden.ualberta.ca/Programs-Courses/Adult-Education-Courses/Adult-Education-Categories/native-plant-
July 20, 2019, 10am; Medicinal Plant and Mushroom walk followed by a Long Table Dinner. In the Beautiful Tawatinaw Valley. Planet B Farms, contact Sheldon Planetbfarms@gmail.com Ph. 780.206.6614 Sold Out Go to Sept. 7th for the next event.
August 3- Medicinal Mushrooms– www.Northernstarcollege.com
Aug. 7, 2019– Medicinal Plant and Mushroom Walk– Mill Creek Ravine, Local Good- Starts at 5 p.m- eventbrite.ca
August 14 – Native Plant Walk– Devonian Gardens 5:30 p.m. p.m. https://botanicgarden.ualberta.ca/Programs-Courses/Adult-Education-Courses/Adult-Education-Categories/native-plant-
Aug. 24-25, Athabasca-Plant and Mushroom Walk Contact Marilyn Johnson momjohnson567@gmail.com Ph: 1780 675-5678
September 7, 2019, 10am; Medicinal Plant and Mushroom walk followed by a Long Table Dinner. In the Beautiful Tawatinaw Valley. Planet B Farms, contact Sheldon Planetbfarms@gmail.com Ph. 780.206.6614
2018 Upcoming Events
All Events Are Rain or Shine- Be sure and dress appropriately and bring some water and bug spray.
Events start on time :)
July 7- Camrose, The Beautiful, Mirror Lake– 1-4 p.m. 3 hours, rain or shine. There will be books you can purchase afterward. There is still room on this walk. Pre-register by emailing Robert with your credit card, or do an e-transfer. Scents@telusplanet.net
July 10- Medicinal Plant and Mushroom Walk– Mill Creek Ravine, Local Good- Starts at 5 p.m. Sold out.
July 14– Athabasca- Contact Marilyn Johnson momjohnson567@gmail.com Ph: 1780 675-5678
July 20-22 Pigeon Lake, (Rundle Park)- The Alberta Herb Gathering-Contact Bree or Dionne-www.albertaherbgathering.ca
July 25- Medicinal Plant and Mushroom Walk– Mill Creek Ravine, Local Good- Starts at 5 p.m. Sold out.
July 27-29- Goodfare, Alberta- Jerry- jerrykitts@gmail.com
August 9-12- Wildcrafting– www.Northernstarcollege.com
August 14 – Native Plant Walk- Devonian Gardens 5:30 p.m. p.m. https://botanicgarden.ualberta.ca/Programs-Courses/Adult-Education-Courses/Adult-Education-Categories/native-plant-
August 15- Medicinal Plant and Mushroom Walk– Mill Creek Ravine, Local Good- Starts at 5 p.m.
August 18- Mushrooms– There is still room in this class :) Call Nicole and leave a message 780 433-7882 or email www.Northernstarcollege.com
Aug. 25-27 Rat Root Rendezvous– www.karamat.com/rendezvous/
September 1– The Wise Woman Within Program, starting with The Sacred Dream Cave- http://northernstarcollege.com/program/programs/intuitive-counselling
Oct. 12-14- The Sunshine Coast, Mushroom Event- www.Schshroom.org
October 27 & 28- Pacific Rim College, Victoria, B.C. Mushrooms
2017 Events
April 11 – The Thorsby Library- early evening. http://www.thorsbymunicipallibrary.ab.ca/events/events/speaker-robert-dale-rogers
April 22 – The Two Hills Agricultural Society.http://twohillsagsociety.com/events/agri-day-tradeshow/
May 18-29 – Greensville, South Carolina, and Charlottesville, Virginia
July 14– Athabasca- Contact Marilyn Johnson momjohnson567@gmail.com Ph: 1780 675-5678
July 12– Native Plant Walk- Devonian Gardens 6-9 p.m. https://botanicgarden.ualberta.ca/Programs-Courses/Adult-Education-Courses/Adult-Education-Categories/medicinal-plant-walk
July 13, August 8, August 15, 2017, Medicinal Plant and Mushroom Walk of Mill Creek Ravinehttps://www.eventbrite.ca/e/river-valley-medicinal-plant-walk-with-robert-rogers-july-13-tickets-32284952161
Are you curious what medicinal plants & mushrooms are in the river valley? Do you wonder which wild foods are inedible? Want to impress your friends with your amazing knowledge next time you’re on a river valley walk with them? We invite you to join Robert Rogers for an entertaining and educational evening plant and mushroom walk through Mill Creek Ravine email The Local Good http://www.thelocalgood.ca (part of the money goes to the Local Good) for tickets. Cost $60.00. Only 20 spaces per walk
These walks are rain or shine events and there are no refunds. Please wear proper clothing and footwear to keep comfortable.
Here’s what you’ll get from the Plant Walk:
You will see 50-60 plants that are edible or medicinal or can be used in survival situations. Some are native to this part of Alberta and others are introduced.
You will see the strongest thread, the best hair conditioner, the second most important survival food in the forest, a great remedy for menstrual cramps, and our only edible nut. You will explore the ways to safely identify plants and which ones to avoid. You will learn how wild plants can help relieve symptoms associated with chronic disease. You’ll learn how you prepare the plants for long-term storage (and maybe even spot a few mushrooms that are edible as well). There will be an opportunity to purchase some of Robert’s books after the event. He has many, so be prepared :)
July 19-23, 2017,(9am-4pm)- Introduction to Plant Medicine; Northern Star College, 13155-156 Street, Edmonton, Alberta. http://edmonton.carpediem.cd/events/3089128-introduction-to-plant-medicine-with-robert-dale-rogers-rh-ahg-at-northern-star-college-of-mystical-studies/
Join Robert for a walk on the wild side and learn to identify local plants. Explore herbal theory and many ways herbs can be of benefit in your daily life. Go home with the plant medicines you make. Cost- $695.00. There is still room! Call and join us.
Phone 780 447-3667 or email Robert at scents@telusplanet.net This is a five-day introduction to bioregional, herbal medicine in Edmonton, Alberta. The course includes a textbook, plant walks, and preparation of tinctures.
Other Events Robert Rogers will be Involved In- Summer of 2017
August 8- Medicinal Plant and Mushroom Walk– Mill Creek Ravine, Local Good
August 9 – Native Plant Walk- Devonian Gardens 6-9 p.m. https://botanicgarden.ualberta.ca/events/native-plant-walk/
August 11-13 –Mushroom Dinner with talk; a full-day course on medicinal mushrooms on Saturday, and identification and walk on Sunday. Calgary, Alberta. Tickets are still available http://lodgepoleschool.com/upcoming-courses/
August 15- Mill Creek Walk– https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/bonus-river-valley-medicinal-plant-walk-with-robert-rogers-august-15-tickets-33101981919
Aug. 17-21 Mushroom and Medicinal Plant Workshop, Whitehorse YK, Bev Gray- https://beverleygray.com/workshops/
Aug. 25-27 Rat Root Rendezvous- www.karamat.com/rendezvous/
September 1- Earth Spirit Medicine, Herbal, Aromatherapy, & Flower Essence– 3-year diploma program begins at https://northernstarcollege.com/program/programs/earth-spirit-medicine/ This is our big program which only happens once every three years!
Sept. 21-27 Lowgap, North Carolina http://eclecticschoolofherbalmedicine.com/weekend-intensives/
Sept. 28-Oct. 3–Upstate New York and NYC
Oct 19-22– Brittenbush, Oregon http://www.smugtownmushrooms.com/category-s/1822.htm http://arborvitaeny.com/herbalism-classes/
October 27-29 Victoria, BC https://www.pacificrimcollege.com/workshops/event/medicinal-mushrooms-of-western-canada/
November 9-15 Mendicino and San Francisco https://www.visitmendocino.com/mushroom-wine-beer-festival/
http://mssf.org/meetings/index.html
Sustainable Medicine from the Woods, Lakes, Mountains and Prairies of Alberta
Location: Pigeon Lake
Herb walks, medicine making, mushroom and tree medicine, flower essences and much more!
A BIT ABOUT YOUR GUIDE:
Robert instructs at the Northern Star College of Mystical Studies. He has authored over 50 books on plants and fungi of our region and shares ethnobotanical, medicinal, edible and survival uses of the plants in our river valley. Robert has been a student of plant medicine for nearly 40 years, including 20 years as a clinical herbalist. He is a professional member of the American Herbalist Guild. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Botany. He has taught plant medicine for over 20 years and is an avid fan of our indigenous plants and mushrooms. Robert and his wife Laurie are owners of Self Heal Distributing and Scents of Wonder essential oils.